Hokusai, Flower Ball and Bamboo Blind, 21.7872

Flower Ball (Kusudama) and Bamboo Blind

御簾に薬玉

Katsushika Hokusai (1760–1849)

Edo period about 1798–9 (Kansei 10–11)

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Summary

Analysis point	Results
Pt 1	flavonoid? (no blue?)
Pt 2	safflower, sappanwood
Pt 3	madder, sappanwood
Pt 4	flavonoid
Pt 5	inconclusive
Pt 6	dayflower (no red?)

Note: The center of the circle is point of analysis.